Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-06-04
Memorial Day in Custer.

war OF the rebellion was observed in
this city, under the auspices Of General
Steele Post No. "a, &. A. r., in manner
which not only reflected much credit
upon the members Of the post, but
betokened degree of patriotism, and
hallowed reverence for those who fell
in the great contest for the triumph Of
the vital cause of the Union, which in
its depth and Intensity battles the power
of words to describe, or the imagination
to conceive.
| Long before the hour announced for
the opening, hundreds Of people had
assembled in the hall, the seating Ca
pacity had been exhausted, and many
were compelled to stand during the
progress of the exercises. The hall was
appropriately decorated with flags, ever
green's, pictures, notices, and blooming
| flowers in great profusion. The alb
sence of soldiers graves IN this place
rendering the decoration of real graves
impracticable, an artificial mound.
prepared for the occasion served as
| substitute, which was deity decked
with wild flowers Of variant hues, fresh
from the mountains crest, typical of the
undying respect and regard still held
for the nations defenders in her mighty
struggle for freedom and the right.
The exercises were of the most APP
propriate character, and in strict har-
mony with the solemrity and i'm
pressive nature Of the occasion. which
we regret to say can be but briefly re-
ferred to, as by reason Of their extreme
length, IL would be impossible to present
full report in our columns. The fol-
lowing briefsummary will serve to give,
at best, but an imperfect idea Of the
varied and interesting exercises which
marked an occasion which will be long
remembered by those in attendance, as
being an event replete with interest,
and N every way creditable 10 the
Grand Army post, the ladies' who lent
their valuable aid in its preparation.
and the patriotism of the community at
large.
S. Nj. Booth, the commander of the
post called the assemblage to order at 2
o'clock p m, and after an appropriate
hymn had been sang by the choir, and
fitting prayer offered by Rev. II. A.
James Of this place, he delivered the
opening address, devoting the brief time
allotted to him to such features of the
history Of the rebellion as was most
appropriate to the occasion, which was
| listened to with rapt attention, and deep
interest from the commencement to the
close.
Capt c. A. Haserodt, past senior vice
commander was then intro luced, who
delivered a very eloquent oration, upon
the subject Of Memorial Day." which
subject was presented in a very able
and acceptable manner, the sentiment
of which, as so fittingly expressed,
seemed to strike responsive chord in
the breast of every one present.
+. II. Flynn, sergeant major, then
followed with an Grafton in which the
trials and vicissitudes Of war, and the
unfaltering patriotism of the rcbelion's
departed heroes, was most eloauently
and fttingly portrayed. the fervor and
impressive character of which was
evidenced in the marked attention
bestowed by all present during it's inn
passioned recital
Decoration Day." a defamation, was
then rendered by Master Jessie Wier in
a very creditable manner, which was
followed by an Grafton by Officer of the
Day Alfred Johnson, in which most
glowing tribute was paid to "Our
Honored Dead" A. defamation, "How
Sleep the Brave?" by Master Lewis
Wells was next presented in COM
mendable manner, which was followed
by defamation, "A Nameless Grave"
by Miss Maggie Mcmahon, which being
we'll rendered was we'll received
Buel r. Wood was next introduced,
who delivered an appropriate address,
which to those who have had the pleas
ure of listening to him in the past, it
would be unnecessary to say, was elo-
quent and highly creditable.
The first part of the exercises were
here concluded with a defamation
upon the death of Logan, by Miss Maud
Cruson, which was a most interesting
feature of the occasion.
After fitting hymn had been render
ed by the choir, Mrs. NJ. Mclaughlin
was introduced, who addressed the
audience upon the subject OF the
"Woman's Relief Corps" the organiza-
ton of which is at present held under
contemplation in this city. Mrs. Nc
Laughlin's remarks were we'll timed,
and met with general approval.
Master Mark Booth was then intro
duced, and in most creditable manner
declaimed "The Pride of Battery B."
which was followed by defamation,
"Roll Call, by Miss Pearl Maple, which
was also creditably rendered.
III. ID. Reynolds, of this place, was